Is Chad Gable really that good?

[prime_lobov]

I hear Jon Jones parading him like the next big thing. Well hes 2-0 and very unremarkable opponents. Idk what's next for him or how he will come to UFC

Still regardless of his potential, the start to his career reminds me of Greg Hardy

But people think hed steamroll Tom. I just want to know what people see in him. Maybe he will be on the contender series lol

He may be 2-0 against unremarkable opponents, but the UFC HW division is entirely unremarkable. Current champ is blind, half-retired, with a British boxing base, and a known quitter. Perfect matchup for a big wrestler like Gabe. #1 contender is a pure striker with zero wrestling/grappling. Another perfect matchup. Then the surging up-and-comer: random fat Dominican guy who excels at nothing. There isn’t anybody in the divsion who would even give Gabe trouble.

 

[ChickenBrother]

This has already been answered and Chad Gable is not that good. Gable Steveson > Chad Gable.

 

[fendertach]

Look how quick all these cans are to shit on the most promising HW prospect in 15 years. Way to expose yourselves. An Olympic Gold Medalist in his prime who's training with Jon Jones and Gordon Ryan. Like you have to be actually fucking stupid to not realize this is a much bigger deal than Greg " Give my inhaler" Hardy.

 

[CroCopsLHK]

He may be 2-0 against unremarkable opponents, but the UFC HW division is entirely unremarkable. Current champ is blind, half-retired, with a British boxing base, and a known quitter. Perfect matchup for a big wrestler like Gabe. #1 contender is a pure striker with zero wrestling/grappling. Another perfect matchup. Then the surging up-and-comer: random fat Dominican guy who excels at nothing. There isn’t anybody in the divsion who would even give Gabe trouble.

He still has a lot to prove to me. Calling UFCs heavyweight unremarkable compared to Kevin Hein lol. At this point Idk how Gable would do against Mario Pinto

Dont get me wrong maybe hes the shit. I dont think we have the metric to tell though

 

[Only Here for Attachments]

Look how quick all these cans are to shit on the most promising HW prospect in 15 years. Way to expose yourselves. An Olympic Gold Medalist in his prime who's training with Jon Jones and Gordon Ryan. Like you have to be actually fucking stupid to not realize this is a much bigger deal than Greg " Give my inhaler" Hardy.

People here were all over Gable the first time he was said to be getting into MMA. Now they about-faced because Jon Jones is coaching him

 

[Kwic]

He is the GOAT already. Nothing left to prove. He should retire on top.

 

[NicholasJBasile]

I hear Jon Jones parading him like the next big thing. Well hes 2-0 and very unremarkable opponents. Idk what's next for him or how he will come to UFC

Still regardless of his potential, the start to his career reminds me of Greg Hardy

But people think hed steamroll Tom. I just want to know what people see in him. Maybe he will be on the contender series lol

Admittedly, he has perhaps been hyped up a touch too much, but I'm certainly on the Gable train. He is not just a gold medalist, but a fast learner with a natural talent for combat sports (seemingly). He's also someone that I get the idea understands the entertainment side of the industry; wrap all this up into one package and you have a ton of hype for someone. With all that said, he's still unproven so time will tell.

 

[Russie]

We're headed for a let down.
Honestly I hope he turns out to be as great as some are anticipating. I've lowered my expectation and am just in a wait and see mode.

 

[Pequeño Corey]

TIL Olympic wrestler DC wasn't successful at HW

Agree. Not great HW. Very good HW, for sure. Best win in SF was Barnett. Everyone else old or can. First win over Stipe was dubious, then lost the next two. Lone UFC defense was Lewis, which was a cherry pick to avoid Stipe.

More impressive LHW imo.

 

[JBJ was here]

He's also someone that I get the idea understands the entertainment side of the industry.

On the contrary, Gable Steveson utterly failed as a professional wrestler because he's completely incompetent at the entertainment side of things. Hopefully that doesn't get too much in the way of his MMA career.

Maybe he needs zombie Lou Albano in his corner.

 

[Pequeño Corey]

On the contrary, Gable Steveson utterly failed as a professional wrestler because he's completely incompetent at the entertainment side of things. Hopefully that doesn't get too much in the way of his MMA career.

Maybe he needs zombie Lou Albano in his corner.

Way lower bar for MMA. Fans will put up with a lot as long you’re kicking the shit out of people. Chama don’t even speak English and we absolutely adore him. Gable just needs to be himself and he’ll be OK in UFC.